Shakopee's Canterbury Park Hosts Fireworks, Wiener Dog Races

Canterbury Park will stage its annual Fireworks Spectacular on Wednesday, July 3 following an evening of exciting horse racing.

Gates open at the Shakopee racetrack at 2:30 p.m. on July 3 with the first race at 4 p.m.  The Fireworks Spectacular, choreographed to music, will begin about 10 p.m.  Fans can dance to live music after the last race while they wait for the fireworks show.

Patrons can purchase an official Canterbury Park lawn chair on July 3 in Lucky's Gift Shop and enjoy the fireworks while sitting near the racetrack.

Independence Day racing at Canterbury Park is presented by Hormel.  On Thursday, July 4 fans will enjoy free Hormel Hot Dogs, plus be entertained by a hot dog eating contest and Wiener Dog Race. 

Interested hot dog contest participants should email kulrich@canterburypark.com.  Dachshunds will be running a warm-up race on July 4 in advance of the Labor Day Weiner Dog Wars.

 Thursday, July 4, will also be Family Day at Canterbury with kids enjoying free pony rides, the petting zoo and face painting.   After the final race of the day children can run the track.

Gates open at noon on July 4 with the first race at 1:30 p.m.

Admission on both July 3 and 4 is free for anyone 17 and under, $5 for 18 and older, and $3 with a Canterbury MVP Card.   Free parking available.

 Canterbury Park is located at 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee.

For more information: call 952-445-7223, or visit the Park’s website.